Security Guard Services
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast for security guard services,
with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an
industry and its performance. Report sections include:
ASIS International
Security Management Magazine
http://www.securitymanagement.com/magazine/current_issue
Trade publication features industry news and information for security professionals, with topics including
industry trends, security strategies, management techniques, new technologies, and more. Current and
prior issues can be viewed free online.
BNP Media
Security Magazine
http://www.securitymagazine.com/
Business magazine focused on the management issues facing security professionals, with topics covered
including industry issues, technology, trends, and more. Current and prior issues can be viewed free
online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Security Guards
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos159.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Security Guard Services
http://www.marketresearch.com Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Security Guard Services
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Business Services - 7381"
Industry statistics for security guard services include industry sales and sales trends, market size
and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment
trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national,
state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Security Guard Services
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Business Services - 7381"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for security guard companies.
Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business
start up versions. Sample reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
ASIS International
U.S. Security Salaries Survey Results
http://www.asisonline.org/careercenter/index.xml
Select "Salary Survey"
Survey features salary data for security professionals by industry and geographic region, with additional
breakdown for specific factors which affect salaries such as company size, job responsibilities, experience,
education, and professional certifications.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Safety and Security Services Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national and
state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample pages
for selected positions are accessible free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Security Guards
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos159.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Security Guard Services
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for security guard services and more than
200 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®,
with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, MergerStat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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